Months before Canterbury’s top police officer John Price retired, a raft of concerns were raised about “unacceptable behaviour”, including allegations of bullying and discrimination of staff, it’s been revealed. Price was Canterbury District Commander until March 2023, when he moved to “an executive leadership role” with the National Emergency Management Agency. “For example… being praised by Superintendent Price in front of visitors, and then in other settings, being publicly berated and criticised in meetings in front of colleagues,” they stated. The report writer concluded that their view of the concerns raised through Kia Tu fell “into the categories of bullying and unacceptable behaviour”. “New Zealand Police wish Superintendent Price all the best in his new role.”Jaime Cunningham is a Christchurch-based reporter with a focus on wellbeing, social issues and general news.
